Category: Recreational
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New Strains of Potent Pot Cause Memory Loss and Addiction, Study Finds
High-potency pot is causing psychiatric issues, including addiction and memory problems. New strains of the recreational drug have higher levels of the active chemical and not enough of another compound that keeps the drug safe. And as a new study this week documents, the riskiest pot is coming from the black market—which could be an…
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Cannabis Potency Numbers Can Be Misleading
THC numbers on specific strains of marijuana only tell part of the story, according to a report in the Colorado Springs Independent. Ingrid Henderson, manager at MiNDFUL dispensary and a certified herbalist, says, “THC testing isn’t a universal key to how [cannabis] is going to affect your body; it’s simply a parameter.” There are a…
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U.S. Territory Looks to Legalize Marijuana
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) may have a tiny population, but the U.S. territory in the South Pacific could be about to make a huge impact on the global debate about marijuana legalization. A key CNMI Senate committee will hold a hearing on a cannabis reform bill on Tuesday and, if its…